Real Estate Paralegal

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP ("AGG"), an Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support our D.C. office who will provide high-level paralegal support to attorneys in the firm’s Real Estate Practice and the affordable housing team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a paralegal with heavy emphasis on real estate transactions in a law firm or in the real estate industry.

Position Reports to: Human Resources Manager, DC Administrative Partner, Real Estate Practice Group Co-Chairs, and Real Estate Paralegal Coordinator

Overall Responsibilities:

Primary duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Draft entity formation documents, such as articles of organization, certificates of limited partnership, articles of incorporation, bylaws and operating agreements
• Title and survey due diligence, including review and analysis of title commitments, title documents and surveys to identify title objections, as well as interacting directly with Title Agent and Surveyor to facilitate revisions of title and survey
• Manage due diligence process
• Organize documentation for financing and government review submissions
• Draft real estate acquisition closing documents
• Draft consent resolutions
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients to ensure the expeditious gathering of facts and information
• Organize and manage closing process
• Compile signature packets for real estate transactions and coordinate their execution and distribution, including tracking signature status and ensuring timely completion and delivery to all relevant parties
• File and document organization and maintenance; create new folders and maintain existing folders utilizing an automated records management system; organize files for off-site storage, as well as active file maintenance
• Assemble closing binders
• Daily client contact
• Overtime will be required on occasion
• Other duties/tasks as assigned

Required skills:

• Must have continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing and managing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and self-initiation
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex closing processes and multi-party communication.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, including document automation tools and other legal tech platforms

Education and Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience as a real estate paralegal in a mid-size or large law firm with a focus on real estate transactions, closings, and due diligence
• Bachelor’s Degree or ABA approved paralegal certificate highly desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software programs, with familiarity in using document management systems and electronic signature platforms

Mental/Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Indoor offices with controlled temperatures with limited exposure to noise, dust, chemicals
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
• May sit for long periods of time
• Crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting occasionally
• Operating a personal computer, telephone, voicemail, and other office equipment on a regular basis
• Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Must have the ability to convey detailed information in a clear and concise manner through spoken word
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

HOURS – FULL TIME
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with 1 hour lunch

LOCATION
Atlanta, GA or Washington, DC onsite preferred

SALARY RANGE
$100,000 to $130,000 based on experience

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

• $100,000 - $130,000